mountains
Winter Weather On Its Way Back
Forecasters say Monday’s snow in the mountains and Eastern Washington could be followed by a stronger system Tuesday night that could drop an inch or two of snow by Wednesday night in the higher locations of the Western Washington lowlands.
Snowshoer Rescued On Skamania County Mountain
The Skamania County sheriff’s office says deputies and volunteers rescued a Portland woman who became lost in heavy snow while snowshoeing on Dog Mountain, about 10 miles east of Stevenson.
Best Places for Ski and Snowboard Gear in Seattle
Ready to make the First Tracks of the season? If you are looking for a tune up for your skis or board, or some new clothes and gear, here are some great local places that have you covered when it comes to winter sports.
Another Rain Storm for Tuesday in the Forecast
The National Weather Service says the Western Washington lowlands could get up to 1 inch of rain with 1 to 3 inches likely in the mountains.
Wind and Rain Pummel Pacific Northwest
Rain and wind pounded Washington and Oregon on Monday, flooding streets, toppling large trucks, cutting power to more than 20,000 people and causing at least one death.
Table Mountain Fire In Central Washington Triples In Size
The Table Mountain Complex of wildfires in central Washington’s Chelan and Kittitas counties has tripled in size to more than 47 square miles, and residents of 161 homes north of Ellensburg and Liberty are being urged to evacuate, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff.
Alaska Officials Halt Search For Japanese Climbers
The search for four Japanese climbers who were caught in an avalanche on Alaska’s Mount McKinley has been called off, with authorities calling the site their final resting place.
WA Snowpack 137 Percent of Average
Plenty of snow in the mountains means it should be a good year for the water supply in Washington.
Storm Bringing More Mountain Snow to WA
It may be spring, but the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch through Thursday for the Olympics and Cascades.
Storm Bringing Heavy Snow to Washington Cascades
Skiiers and boarders should be happy. Forecasters say frontal systems moving through Washington Wednesday and Thursday will bring heavy snow to the Cascades.
